Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, vowing not to be overshadowed by better organized, higher-profile and well-heeled opponents, is jumping into the GOP presidential race with a swipe at President Clinton and a promise of an "inclusive" campaign.

In disclosing his decision Thursday night, Lugar emphasized his own foreign policy expertise and accused Clinton of only being interested in foreign affairs "from time to time."Lugar, who recently tested the waters in New Hampshire, announced his intentions on CNN's "Larry King Live." He said a formal announcement of candidacy, a ritual candidates use to launch their official campaigning, will be made April 29 in Indianapolis.

Lugar pressed the foreign policy issue again this morning, telling ABC's "Good Morning America" that Clinton's "expertise in this area has been lacking from time to time, or his attention spasmodic."

He said he will run using the more casual name "Dick Lugar."

Lugar says although the three best organized Republican candidates - Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas and former Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander - are shooting for campaign treasuries of up to $25 million, he is not intimidated and will do it for less.

"I think the American people are going to object that there's an entry fee of $20 or $25 million. I don't know how much is going to be required, but I do know we're going to have a good campaign. We're going to raise the money. We'll be very competitive."

"The thought that a $20-to-$25 million entry fee is required is obnoxious to the American people," Lugar said this morning. "Clearly, that sort of money should not be required and we will not raise it, nor will we spend it."

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Asked on CNN about the explosive issue of abortion, he said he is pro-life but welcomes people on all sides of the issue. The Republican Party should be inclusive, he said, adding "There's no litmus tests as far as I'm concerned."

Of the GOP presidential aspirants so far, only Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania supports abortion rights.

Lugar, former chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and one of Congress' leaders on international affairs, is positioning himself as the foreign policy candidate in a campaign that so far is focusing overwhelmingly on domestic issues.

Lugar criticized Clinton for making a speech Wednesday in which he portrayed Republicans as promoting a new isolationism.

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